Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader — Mentor, Menu Innovator

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance - Company paid (员工部分

Dental/Vision (employee paid)

Short Term Disability - Company paid

Paid Time Off

Food Discount: 50% off an entree

Job summary

The Summit Restaurant Group is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to provide managerial and culinary support to the Chef. You will delegate tasks, coach staff, and draw on extensive kitchen experience to mentor your team.

You will help design menus, ensure timely, high-quality plates, and stand in for the Chef when needed. The role requires strong staff management and adherence to sanitation standards, with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, restaurant management software, POS.
• BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food menus.
• Produce high quality plates both in design and taste.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets quality standards.
• Fill in for the Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Resourcefully solve issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedules and assess staff performance.
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Team leadership

Safety standards

Education

BS in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

The Summit Restaurant Group is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to provide managerial and culinary support to the Chef. You will delegate tasks, coach staff, and draw on extensive kitchen experience to mentor your team.

You will help design menus, ensure timely, high-quality plates, and stand in for the Chef when needed. The role requires strong staff management and adherence to sanitation standards, with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.